Architectural Record’s annual Design Vanguard issue brings together the architects who are already doing some of the most innovative work in the field and will lead the profession in the future. They are the firms at the forefront of design and the architects are the ones to watch.

Design Vanguard began in Architectural Record in 2000 with the intention of spotlighting the future stars of the profession. Vanguard architects are selected by a panel of professionals including deans of architecture and critics from around the country after they reviewed design portfolios.

Design Vanguard 2014
Now in its 15th year,
Design Vanguard
showcases emerging
firms from around the
world that are expanding
the role of the architect
by championing new
approaches to design
and practice.